2002 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2003 Toyota Caldina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (130 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 109 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina. 2003 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Caldina |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |