2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 34 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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |