2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 492 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Frontier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |