Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Ka
Power
69HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
115g/km
0-100 km/h
13.3s
Top Speed
159km/h
Weight
940kg
Price
7,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
224 L
35 L
51 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Ka Urban 1.20 Duratec · 69 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The 2009 Ford Ka represents a bold reinvention of the iconic city car, transforming into an urban vehicle with a vibrant character and a youthful spirit. Born from a collaboration with Fiat, it shares its soul with the 500 but dresses it in Ford's 'Kinetic' design language, creating a unique proposition to conquer the city asphalt with style and surprising efficiency.
Driving experience
Driving the Ford Ka is a delightfully agile and direct experience. Its featherweight of 940 kg and compact dimensions make it the king of narrow streets and dense traffic. The 69 hp engine, though modest, feels energetic and willing thanks to a well-spaced manual gearbox, inviting you to play with it. It's not a high-speed car, but one of smiles on every corner and an ease of parking that reconciles you with the city. It is the pure essence of fun and uncomplicated urban driving.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the Ka is pure expressiveness. It abandoned the rounded shapes of its predecessor to adopt tense and dynamic lines. Its large, swept-back headlights and trapezoidal grille give it a bold and friendly look, a small car that gets noticed. The interior design, though simple, is functional and has touches of originality, like the center console that groups controls ergonomically and with a distinctive style that sets it apart from monotony.
Technology and features
The Ka's technology focuses on practical intelligence rather than luxury. Its greatest asset is the Stop & Start system, which was a key element in achieving a combined consumption of just 4.9 l/100km, an excellent figure for its time. It has the essentials for comfortable city driving, like electric power steering, but does without large screens or complex assistants. It is an honest car that prioritizes mechanical reliability and low running costs over digital frills.
Competition
At its launch, the Ford Ka faced giants of the A-segment. Its most direct rival and platform sibling, the Fiat 500, played the card of retro design and customization. Other fierce competitors were the Renault Twingo, with its interior modularity; the trio of the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, and Toyota Aygo, which focused on minimalism and a tight price; and the Hyundai i10, which offered great value for money and a solid warranty.
Conclusion
The Ford Ka is a car with a huge heart in a small body. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an urban vehicle that is more than just a means of transport. It offers captivating agility, ridiculously low consumption, and a design that still turns heads. Its simplicity is its greatest virtue, providing a pure and rewarding driving experience. It's a reminder that the joy of driving is not measured in horsepower, but in the connection established between the driver, the car, and the city.