2006 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 2005 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ka | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Maverick |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |