2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1753 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 54 L |
