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. Both 2009 Ford Ka and 2009 Hyundai Accent are equipped with a 1,599 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Accent (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ka | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Ka | Accent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
