2005 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 578 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2005 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |