2002 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Opel Antara

To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 4 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 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka.

Because 2006 Opel Antara 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, 2006 Opel Antara 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka. 2006 Opel Antara 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. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ford Ka 2006 Opel Antara
Make Ford Opel
Model Ka Antara
Year Released 2002 2006
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1899 cc
Horse Power 135 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 1400 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1400 RPM
Top Speed 174 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1760 mm