2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 361 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, 2008 Volvo S40 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Bantam | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1948 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1375 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |