2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Bantam | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
