2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 995 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Bantam 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Bantam Land Cruiser
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1295 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 161 HP
Torque 110 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 18.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 158 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 12.7 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 87 L