2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 236 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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 (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
