2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 445 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Bantam | 156 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.4 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 | 960 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |