Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Ka
Power
95HP
Torque
135Nm
Consumption
7.6l/100
Emissions
182g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
174km/h
Weight
953kg
Price
13,140€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
186 L
40 L
70 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Ka Sport 1.6 95 CV (2003-2008)
General description
The 2003 Ford Ka Sport is not just any car; it's a statement of intent. In an era where city cars focused on practicality, Ford dared to inject pure emotion into its smallest model, creating a vehicle that beats with a sporty heart and a rebellious soul, designed to put a smile on your face on every corner.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is rediscovering the pleasure of driving. Its 95 horsepower might seem modest today, but in a body weighing less than a thousand kilos, it translates into pure agility. The 1.6 naturally aspirated engine revs with an intoxicating sound, the 5-speed manual gearbox is precise, and the direct, communicative steering makes you feel every inch of the asphalt. It's a car that doesn't isolate you but connects you with the road, offering a road-legal go-kart experience that gets your pulse racing.
Design and aesthetics
Ford's 'New Edge' design reaches its peak expression in the Ka Sport. Its rounded shapes are tensed with sharp edges, and the specific bumpers along with the 16-inch wheels visually widen the car, screaming its sporty character. It's a bold, almost sculptural aesthetic that has aged with an overwhelming personality. Inside, simplicity is the norm, but details like the aluminum gear knob or the more supportive seats constantly remind you that you're not in a conventional Ka.
Technology and features
The technology in this Ka Sport isn't found in screens or assistants, but in its brilliant mechanical engineering. Its chassis, with a firmer setup, McPherson front suspension, and a rear torsion beam axle, was tuned to offer exceptional dynamic behavior. Vented front disc brakes and low-profile tires ensure grip and braking performance that match its capabilities. It's old-school technology, focused on efficiency and pure sensations.
Competition
In its time, this little rocket faced a lineage of small sports cars that are now legends. Cars like the Citroën C2 VTS, the Peugeot 206 XS, or the Volkswagen Lupo GTI shared its philosophy of offering maximum fun in a minimal package. Each with its own character, but all vying for the throne of the most exciting and addictive city car to drive.
Conclusion
The Ford Ka Sport is much more than a car; it's a time capsule that transports us to an era of purer, more visceral driving. It's a treat for purists, a second car to enjoy on the weekend, or the perfect first sports car for those who value sensations above all else. A small engineering gem that proves you don't need exorbitant power to feel maximum excitement behind the wheel.