2008 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 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 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |