2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 36 kg more than 2006 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 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dacia Logan | 2006 Ford Ka | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 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 | 1055 kg | 1019 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |