1996 Ford Ka vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, both 1996 Ford Ka and 1996 Honda Today were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ka (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ka weights approximately 198 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Ka | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Today |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |