2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka and 2008 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot Partner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot Partner weights approximately 373 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 Peugeot Partner (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot Partner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Ka | Partner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
