2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 796 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.
Because 2000 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Bantam | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1948 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
