2008 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
