2005 Ford Ka vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 41 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
