2004 Ford Ka vs. 2004 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2004 Ford Ka and 2004 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn ION weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ka | 2004 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Ka | ION |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
