1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford Bantam

To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 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, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (116 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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