2003 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 56 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka.
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, 2003 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Ka | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Yaris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |