2005 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Liana is newer by 2 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (90 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 79 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, 2005 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Ka | Liana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |