1975 Honda 145 vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka.
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, 1975 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
