2002 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 259 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, 2005 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara 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 Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
