2007 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1128 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |