Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Ka
Power
60HP
Torque
105Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
14.7s
Top Speed
155km/h
Weight
890kg
Price
9,706€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
186 L
42 L
44 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Ka 1.3 Confort · 60 CV (2000-2001)
General description
The 1998 Ford Ka was not just a car; it was a statement of intent, a bold break from the conventional that flooded late '90s cities with its charismatic personality. Driving a Ka was choosing to be different, embracing a design that left no one indifferent, and enjoying the pure essence of urban driving.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Ka feels like a real go-kart. Its 60 horsepower may seem modest, but its low weight of 890 kg and its agile chassis connect you directly to the asphalt. Every curve is an invitation to play, the sound of the veteran 1.3 engine accompanies you with its honest character, and the manual gearbox makes you part of an analog and tremendously fun driving experience.
Design and aesthetics
The 'New Edge' design of the Ford Ka is its soul. A symphony of arches, sharp angles, and curved surfaces that challenged the aesthetics of its time. The unpainted plastic bumpers were not a sign of cost-cutting, but a statement of functional and robust design. It was a rolling sculpture, a car that generated love or hate, but never indifference, and is remembered today as an icon of automotive design.
Technology and features
The Ka's technology lies in its brilliant simplicity. Forget touch screens or driving assistants. Here, the technology is a robust and proven iron engine, reliable indirect injection, and steering that communicates every texture of the road. It's a car that reminds you that to enjoy driving, you don't need gimmicks, just a good mechanical base.
Competition
In a market full of practical but often bland options, the Ka faced rivals with strong personalities like the first Renault Twingo, with its urban minivan concept, or the agile and tiny Fiat Seicento. However, the Ka distinguished itself by offering superior driving dynamics and an avant-garde design that made it the choice for those seeking style and fun at the wheel.
Conclusion
The Ford Ka is much more than a simple utility car. It is a piece of design history, a car with a young heart that continues to beat strongly. It represents an era when audacity and emotion could define a mass-market car. Today, it is a future classic that offers an authentic and pure driving experience, a reminder that the true essence of a car is sometimes found in its simplicity.