2005 Daihatsu Altis 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 Daihatsu Altis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Altis would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Altis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Altis weights approximately 533 kg more than 2008 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 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2005 Daihatsu Altis has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Altis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Altis | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Altis | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |