2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso and 2007 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 428 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen Picasso (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Picasso | Ka |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 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 Weight | 1315 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
