2009 Ford Ka vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ka and 2009 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Accent (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent 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, both vehicles can yield 106 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Ford Ka | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Ka | Accent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |