2003 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 404 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
