2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (153 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |