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), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 195 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |