2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 139 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ka | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
