2009 Lada 21 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 Lada 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada 21 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Bantam (94 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 21 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada 21 | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | 21 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |