2006 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ka and 2006 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 293 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 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ka | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |