2005 Ford Ka vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 433 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Ka | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |