2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 441 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 Honda Civic (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Bantam | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
