2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |