2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Hyundai Accent 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 13 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 69 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 Hyundai Accent (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Ka | Accent |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |