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Ford Ka

1997 – 2008 United States

With production running from 1997 to 2008, the Ford Ka stayed on sale for 11 years. Its petrol engines range from 50 to 70 hp across 3 variants. The lightest version weighs only 870 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Ford Ka
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2008
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 70 hp
0–100 km/h13.7 – 17.7 s
Top speed146 – 167 km/h
Fuel economy5.9 – 6.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 50 hp 17.7 s 146 5-Speed manual
1.3L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 15.4 s 154 5-Speed manual
1.3L 5MT FWD (70 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 70 hp 13.7 s 167 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1299 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
36.8 KW @ 4500 RPM50 HP @ 4500 RPM49 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
72 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM97 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
91 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/65/R13

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.9/55.6 in (1,394/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.4 in (2449 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
25.3 cuFT (716 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
1918 lbs (870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2789 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway
49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1299 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5000 RPM60 HP @ 5000 RPM59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
73 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM99 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/65/R13

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.9/55.6 in (1,394/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.4 in (2449 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
25.3 cuFT (716 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2127.8 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2789.3 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1299 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
51.5 KW @ 5500 RPM70 HP @ 5500 RPM69 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/65/R13

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.9/55.6 in (1,394/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.4 in (2449 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
25.3 cuFT (716 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2127.8 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2789.3 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km
Length3,620 mm
Width1,638 mm
Height1,412 mm
Wheelbase2,449 mm
Curb weight870 – 965 kg
Torque97 – 106 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.