2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Bantam and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 234 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Bantam (137 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1270 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
