2000 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ka.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka. 2007 Ford E-150 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. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ka | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ka | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 132 L |
