2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 609 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |