2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
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, 2010 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Bantam | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
