2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 6 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1017 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.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Bantam | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Bantam | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |