2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 53 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 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
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 | 1244 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |