1996 Ford Ka vs. 1996 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 1996 Ford Ka and 1996 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (94 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 312 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, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (160 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ka | 1996 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Ka | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
