2003 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (73 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1252 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 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka. 2005 Nissan Pickup 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. 2005 Nissan Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ka | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
