2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam.

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 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Bantam 2006 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Bantam Civic
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1297 cc 1802 cc
Horse Power 74 HP 113 HP
Torque 110 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 30 L


 

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