2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |