1999 Ford Ka vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Ford Ka is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 525 kg more than 1999 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Ka | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Ka | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
