2008 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2007 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | S2000 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |