2002 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 Ford Ka and 2002 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Megane weights approximately 19 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ka | Megane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
