What is a Rocam engine?

It was originally built by Ford of Brazil to make a cheaper version of the Zetec-Sigma engines used in early generation Fiestas. It is an 8 valve, 1600cc engine with a roller-finger camshaft config (thus the name, Rocam). The original Zetec-S engines are 16 valve configurations.

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What does Rocam mean?

ROCAM

Acronym	Definition
ROCAM	Romanian Conference on Advanced Materials (Brasov, Romania)
ROCAM	Rondas Ostensivas Com Apoio de Motocicletas (Brazil)

What engine does a Ford Bantam have?

Ford Bantam
Class	Coupé utility
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Transversely-mounted inline four-cylinder; front-wheel-drive transaxle

Is Ford Bantam a good car?

On to the good stuff! This bakkie hauls me, any passenger and its full load under any circumstances. I’ve taken it on long road trips, up and down dirt roads, speedy daily commutes and the usual drag of peak time traffic. It is no speed demon, but then it does make up for it with an average consumption of 14.7km/litre.

How strong is Ford Bantam?

This locally developed engine produces 70 kW at 5 500 r/min and torque is a useful 137 Nm at 2 500 r/min which means the Bantam has more than enough oomph. Its main competitor, the Opel Corsa 1.6 Utility ,develops 72 kW and torque is 142 Nm, which means engine power is slightly better than the Ford.

Does a Ford Bantam have airbags?

Driver and passenger airbags are optional on the 1.3i XL and 1.6i XLT Bantam models. The XL and XLE models have 5.5J x 14 alloy wheels shod with 175/65 TR 14 tyres; all other petrol models get 5J x 13 steel wheels with 165/80 TR 13 tyres; the diesel has 5.5J x 14 steel wheels with 175/65 TR 14 tyres.

Is Ford Bantam A good bakkie?

Not only is a bakkie such as the Bantam practical and of use for businesses, but it is a good choice for a family as a second vehicle. I also think it is perfect if you are young and single – and you don’t even have to be shy of the Bantam’s look because it appears quite trendy.