2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 178 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, 2008 Dacia Logan (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | Ka |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
