2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2008 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Thalia weights approximately 40 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 Ford Bantam (111 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Bantam | Thalia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2473 mm |