What does Ka mean in Ford Ka?
(Original post by Tefhel) It’s a dumb name because if you say ‘Ford Ka’ it just sounds like ‘Ford car’ and no one knows what you mean, and obviously it isn’t meant to be pronounced K A otherwise it would be written KA, it’s play on the word car but is just a dumb name.
What engine does my Ford Ka have?
The Ford Ka was available with two engines: a 1.3 TDCi diesel and a 1.2 Duratec petrol, although both were just rebadged Fiat units. The 1.2 petrol is the one to go for, although the 68bhp unit can sound strained at motorway speeds. But it’s coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox that’s slick and easy to live with.
What horsepower is a Ford Ka?
| Ford Ka 1.3i Engine Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Aspiration : | N/A |
| Compression Ratio : | 10.2 |
| Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 69 PS or 68 bhp or 51 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum torque : | 106 Nm or 78 lb.ft @ 3000 rpm |
How many miles can a Ford Ka do on a full tank?
423 miles
Performance
| Power | 68 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 102 Nm, 75 ft-lb |
| CO2 Emissions | 119 g/km |
| Euro Emissions Standard | 4 |
| Miles Per Tank | 423 miles |
How many cylinders does a Ford Ka have?
four-cylinder
From 2000 to 2021, the Latin American Ka had been powered by either a 94 hp (70 kW; 95 PS) Zetec Rocam 1.6-litre petrol engine or a 64 hp (48 kW; 65 PS) Zetec Rocam 1.0-litre petrol engine. Both are four-cylinder units.
Is Ford Ka a safe car?
The Ford Ka Mk2 only came with two airbags as standard, so it’s no surprise it achieved a disappointing four-star score in the Euro NCAP crash tests in 2008.
Is a Ford Ka cheap to insure?
The Ford Ka falls into insurance groups 1 to 10, making it one of the cheapest cars to insure (relatively speaking).