2005 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Ignis 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 69 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 68 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 Suzuki Ignis (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2006 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Ka | Ignis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 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 | 962 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 39 L |