2003 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Ka weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Ka | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Corsa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |