2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Murano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |