2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 415 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 Toyota Corolla (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.6 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 | 960 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
