2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 420 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Condor | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1242 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |