2006 Fiat Strada 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 Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Strada | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |