2009 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 523 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 2009 BMW 523. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 523 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |