1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1996 Ford Ka
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 871 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1996 Ford Ka | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Dinan | Ka |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 105 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |