2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 389 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, 2005 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
