2007 Ford Bantam vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Pintara |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |