2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 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 Spider (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
