2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (84 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Punto (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 84 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |