2002 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 28 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, 2006 Seat Cordoba (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ka | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |