2002 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2002 Ford Ka and 2002 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Opel Zafira. (102 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Zafira weights approximately 254 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2002 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ka | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
