1971 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Ka |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
