2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,361 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 644 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Camry | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Camry | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2361 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 966 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |