2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-450 and 2012 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 983 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-450 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-450 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1085 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 35 L |
