2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2009 Ford Bantam and 2009 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 2009 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Bantam | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
