2009 Ford Ka vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 641 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ka (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | N III |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |