2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 467 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Jeep Patriot (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Patriot | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1697 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 54 L |
