2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 586 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 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | FR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |