2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,387 cc, 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 148 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1387 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |