2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Bantam weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda.
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 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |