2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo 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, 2012 Tata Sumo 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Bantam | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2425 mm |
