2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Nissan Micra 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ka weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ka | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |