2005 Ford Ka vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ka weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
