2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
