2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (123 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Bantam | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
