2001 Ford Ka vs. 2001 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2001 Ford Ka and 2001 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mahindra Commander (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mahindra Commander should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 490 kg more than 2001 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mahindra Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mahindra Commander (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mahindra Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ka | 2001 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Ka | Commander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
