2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
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 Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Micra weights approximately 27 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, 2007 Nissan Micra (129 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Micra 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 Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1020 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |