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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP) 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 2 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ka | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
