2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 341 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.
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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2006 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Bantam | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1951 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |