2001 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 862 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 2002 Lexus Minority Report is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lexus Minority Report. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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