2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Ford Bantam

To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1818 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto.

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, 2006 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Punto 2006 Ford Bantam
Make Fiat Ford
Model Punto Bantam
Year Released 2005 2006
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 94 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 54 L


 

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