2006 Rover 45 vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Rover 45 | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 45 | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |