2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2009 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Fiorino and 2009 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 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 Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2009 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Fiorino | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
