2000 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Ractis is newer by 6 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. Both 2000 Ford Ka and 2006 Toyota Ractis are equipped with a 1,299 cc engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ka | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Ractis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
