1998 Ford Ka vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1998 Ford Ka is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Ka. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Ka | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ka | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
