2009 Ford Ka vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ka and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |