2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (145 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 396 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
