2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1846 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 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 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Bantam | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
