2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto 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 85 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
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 Fiat Punto (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2008 Fiat Punto has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Fiat Punto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |