2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Idea weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Idea | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1150 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
