2007 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Cuore and 2007 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Cuore | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Cuore | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 54 L |
