2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Fiorino | Bantam |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |