2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |