2009 Ford Ka vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Concerto |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |