2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 2 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 875 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Antara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |