1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 Ford Ka
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 772 kg more than 1996 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Bitter Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | Diplomat | Ka |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
