2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2003 Ascari KZ1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | KZ1 | Ka |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2450 mm |