2004 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 148 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Ka | 2007 Nissan Note | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ka | Note |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |