2003 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 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 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 750 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Condor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
