2002 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2002 Ford Ka and 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 410 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ka | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
