2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,337 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (82 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |