2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ka weights approximately 100 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 Ka (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ka | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
