2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1126 kg more than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2001 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
