2003 Ford Ka vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 498 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka. 2004 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Ka | 2004 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Will |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |