2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2006 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1019 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |