2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 75 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 Renault Kangoo (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Bantam | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |