2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (82 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Jazz weights approximately 88 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 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.3 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 | 960 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
