2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 325 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 147 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
