2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
