2003 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 930 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
