2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 2011 Ford Ka has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Ka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |