2007 Ford Ka vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 243 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Corsair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |