2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 4 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 555 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, 2012 Hyundai i40 (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Bantam | i40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |