1998 Ford Ka vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 1998 Ford Ka and 1998 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 698 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.
Because 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Ka. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Ka | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Ka | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
