2007 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,839 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ka weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ka | Etude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1112 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
