2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1141 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2008 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Bantam | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |
