2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 666 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Bantam | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |