2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Bantam weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Bantam | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
