2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Brilliance BS4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Brilliance BS4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Brilliance | Ford |
| Model | BS4 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
