2006 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ka and 2006 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Kangoo (74 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (69 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 154 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.
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 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ka | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ka | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
