2007 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
