2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. Both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2011 Ford Ka are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 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 Ford Fiesta (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |