2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2003 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 864 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, 2003 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2003 Nissan Quest 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. 2003 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2003 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |