1999 Ford Ka vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha

To start off, 2001 Nissan Alpha is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Ka would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Alpha (301 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1999 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Alpha weights approximately 405 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 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Nissan Alpha (359 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Ka. (105 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Alpha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Ka. 2001 Nissan Alpha has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Alpha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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