2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Citroen Picasso (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Bantam |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |