2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise 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 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Bantam | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |