2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam

To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 520 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 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 2008 Ford Bantam
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Bantam
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 0 HP
Torque 225 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 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 1540 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 54 L


 

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