1996 Ford Ka vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 432 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.
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 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Ka | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Venture |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |