2000 Ford Ka vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Ford Ka is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ka | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ka | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
