2005 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (73 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 705 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, 2006 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ka | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |