2005 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover City weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Ka | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |
