2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 416 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Bantam | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |