2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1988 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Because 1988 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 1988 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Bantam | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
