1999 Ford Ka vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, both 1999 Ford Ka and 1999 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 784 more horse power than 1999 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 1999 Lotec C 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 885 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Ka | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotec |
| Model | Ka | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
