2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 43 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1075 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |