2010 Ford Ka vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2010 Ford Ka and 2010 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ka (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Kalina weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Ka (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ka | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Ka | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
