2002 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 158 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1294 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
