2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 141 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Bantam | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Bantam | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |