2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ikon weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2009 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ikon | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |