2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend and 2005 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2005 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea Weekend | Ka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
