2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 171 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.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (151 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |