2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada is newer by 4 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
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, 2011 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Bantam | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
