2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 406 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 Seat Toledo (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Bantam | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
