2000 Ford Ka vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2000 Ford Ka and 2000 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Astra weights approximately 380 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.
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, 2000 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ka | 2000 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ka | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
