2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 296 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2009 Citroen C4 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. 2009 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Bantam | C4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |