2008 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 984 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 87 L |