2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 137 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 Toyota Yaris (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |