2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2011 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2011 Lada Kalina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Lada Kalina. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Kalina weights approximately 66 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, 2011 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2011 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Bantam | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
