2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 54 L |
