2000 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Atos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2000 Ford Ka.
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 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ka | 2005 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Ka | Atos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
