2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 147 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, 2008 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Bantam | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 18.8 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 | 960 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |