2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Bantam | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |