Ford Bantam

Ford Bantam
Bantam's first-generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (1983-1985) Samcor (1985-1994) Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (1994-2011)
Also called	Mazda Rustler (1983-2001)
Production	1983–1990
Model years	1983-1990 (based on Mark III Ford Escort) 1990-2001 (based on Mark V Mazda 323) 2002-2011 (based on Mark V Ford Fiesta)
Assembly	South Africa: Struandale, Port Elizabeth Silverton, Pretoria
Body and chassis
Class	Coupé utility
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Transversely-mounted inline four-cylinder; front-wheel-drive transaxle

The Ford Bantam is a coupé utility/pickup (known in South African English as a 'Bakkie') produced in South Africa. Production of the Bantam spanned three generations, with the vehicle produced in South Africa for sale within the South African market.