2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 295 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Bantam | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |