2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 360 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 Renault Laguna (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Bantam | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |