2008 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 298 kg more than 2008 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
