2003 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2003 Ford Ka and 2003 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Ka (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Opel Agila. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Agila weights approximately 53 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Agila. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Ka | 2003 Opel Agila | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Agila |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |