Ford KA 1998 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford KA 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA 1998 engine produces 19 HP less power than Ford KA 2008, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Ford KA 2008. Due to the lower power, Ford KA 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA 1998 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA 1998 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA 1998 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.51 m | |
| Ford KA 1998 and Ford KA 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | 710 litres | |
| Ford KA 1998 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford KA 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford KA 1998 (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA 1998 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford KA 2008, which means Ford KA 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford KA 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA 1998 has serious deffects in 540 percent more cases than Ford KA 2008, so Ford KA 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3000 | |
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