2002 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2002 Ford Ka and 2002 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |