2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |