2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1500 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Bantam | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
