2002 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 879 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 87 L |