2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 858 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Canyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Bantam | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
