2010 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2010 Honda Jazz and 2010 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,245 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Jazz (110 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (102 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Jazz | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Jazz | Ka |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1245 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
