Back to results
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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.








