2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 90 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94.4 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |