2007 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 441 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka. 2003 Toyota Will 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. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2003 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Will |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
