2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 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 Fiat Punto weights approximately 896 kg more than 2007 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 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |