2008 Ford Bantam vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 1969 Holden Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Bantam | Brougham |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |