2007 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tazz weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka.
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 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Tazz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |