2011 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 and 2011 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 831 kg more than 2011 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 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 2011 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
