2002 Ford Ka vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2002 Ford Ka is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 204 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Ka (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Venture |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
