2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Ford Ka
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ka weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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, 2000 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2000 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Ka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
