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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 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. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |