2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (228 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Bantam | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |