2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Ford Bantam

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 371 kg more than 2006 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Alfa Romeo GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Ford Bantam
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model GT Bantam
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 94 HP
Torque 305 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1244 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 54 L


 

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