2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (113 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1582 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |