2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka. 2007 GMC Canyon 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. 2007 GMC Canyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Ka | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 129 L |
