2009 Ford Ka vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 16 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. 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 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ka | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Ka | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
