2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |