2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 176 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 (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Bantam | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
