2008 Ford Bantam vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
