2005 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Bantam weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda.
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 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Bantam |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |