2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 409 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 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Bantam | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2488 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
