2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2002 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 179 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Ka (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2002 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |