2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 2 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2007 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 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Bantam | 2 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 15 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 | 1038 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |