2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2005 Toyota Will 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. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Will |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
