2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 110 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, 2008 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1387 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |