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
9,070€
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 · 60 CV (2000-2002)
General description
The 1998 Ford Ka was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. In a world of predictable city cars, Ford dared to launch a small rolling work of art, a vehicle that prioritized style and fun above all else. It was born to conquer the city with a smile and an agility that defined an era.
Driving experience
Driving the Ka is a delightfully analog experience. Its 60 horsepower isn't meant to break records, but to put a smile on your face in every corner. It feels light, almost like a go-kart, communicating every texture of the asphalt directly to your hands. The manual transmission and an engine that delivers its modest power from low revs make it the king of traffic lights and narrow streets. It's a car that reminds you of the simple pleasure of driving, with no filters to dilute the connection between you and the machine.
Design and aesthetics
The 'New Edge' design of the Ford Ka is its soul. It broke all the molds with its bold arches, integrated bumpers, and a silhouette that seemed sculpted by the wind. It was polarizing—you either loved it or hated it—but it never went unnoticed. More than a car, it's a design object that today, decades later, still turns heads and feels incredibly charismatic and special.
Technology and features
The Ka's technology lies in its brilliant simplicity. You won't find touch screens or complex driving aids here. Its charm lies in honest and proven mechanics: a robust iron engine, simple injection, and just what's necessary to get you moving. It's a car where the driver is the main processor, and the most advanced technology is the emotional connection created behind the wheel.
Competition
In its time, it faced giants like the Renault Twingo or the Fiat Seicento. While its rivals focused on practicality or a more conservative approach, the Ka played in another league: that of style and dynamism. None of its competitors could match its bold aesthetic proposal or that feeling of agility and fun that made it an instant cult car.
Conclusion
The Ford Ka is much more than a simple city car; it's an icon, a time capsule that transports you to an era of optimism and audacity in design. It's not the fastest car, nor the most practical, but it possesses something that money can rarely buy: an overwhelming personality. It's a purely emotional purchase, a future classic that offers an authentic and joyful driving experience.