2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Bantam | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |