2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 147 kg more than 2008 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 Fiesta (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |