2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 515 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.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Lancer | Ka |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
