2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Bantam and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2006 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Bantam | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
