1999 Ford Ka vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Ford Ka and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 310 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (133 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Ka | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ka | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
