2005 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Agila weights approximately 111 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, 2006 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2006 Opel Agila | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Agila |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |