MINI Classic (1997 – 2000) vs Ford Ka (1997 – 2008): specs compared
The Ford Ka is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 63 hp. It has the higher top speed: 167 km/h against 143 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The MINI Classic is the lighter car, from 670 kg against 870 kg. At 3,620 mm, the Ford Ka is 569 mm longer than the MINI Classic.
| Specification |
MINI
Classic
1997 – 2000
|
Ford
Ka
1997 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 hp | 50 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 97 – 106 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 13.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 143 km/h | 146 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 L/100 km | 5.9 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,051 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,410 mm | 1,638 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,040 mm | 2,449 mm |
| Curb weight | 670 kg | 870 – 965 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.