2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 25 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2004 Rover 25 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Bantam | 25 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |