2012 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Ford Bantam and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 425 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 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Bantam | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | GTD |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |