2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 585 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, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Bantam | 9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
