2003 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Ford Ka and 2003 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 528 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Vectra (205 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ka | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
