2009 Ford Ka vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 983 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.
Because 2011 SsangYong Stavic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 SsangYong Stavic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka. 2011 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Ka | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ka | Stavic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |