2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 249 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.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2009 Kia Borrego 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. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Borrego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |