2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Lada 21
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka and 2008 Lada 21 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada 21 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 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 Lada 21 (121 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lada 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Lada 21 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Ka | 21 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |