1995 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 434 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Ka |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |