2008 Ford Bantam vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Bantam | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
