2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 271 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 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ka | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
