2008 Ford Bantam vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 1990 Ford Mustang 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 1990 Ford Mustang. 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Bantam | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
