2011 Ford Ka vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2011 Ford Ka and 2011 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Ka | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |
