2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Etude weights approximately 93 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 Mazda Etude (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Bantam | Etude |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1093 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |