1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (73 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 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, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2005 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Ka |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
