2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Ulysse and 2012 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 804 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, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat Ulysse | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Bantam |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |