2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 613 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |