2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bantam | W 111 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |