2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Stilo | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |