1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Ford Ka
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ka would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1007 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Ka |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
