2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Punto (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ka weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto.
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 Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Ka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
