1999 Rover 200 vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 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 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 200 | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
