2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2012 GMC Acadia 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 2012 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 GMC Acadia | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Acadia | Ka |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |