2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 325 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, 2006 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |