2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 673 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 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Ka | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |