2011 Ford Ka vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. Both 2011 Ford Ka and 2010 Lancia Ypsilon are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Ka | 2010 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Ka | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |