1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 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, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Ka |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
