2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 476 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, 2006 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |