2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 845 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Bantam | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |