2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP) has 326 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2006 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Bantam | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4245 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |
