I '97: start of production Ka. Three-door, five-seater car. The smallest model in the Ford offer produced in the so far unchanged one version, with motor 1.3.
► Technical data
Body:3-Door,dim. 3620/1639/1383 mm, curb weight from 870 kg, order. 300 kg, trunk capacity 186/725 l.
Motors: petrol, 4-cylinder, 0HV, eight-valve 1.3 with power 60 KM (the 50 KM) by 5000 obr./min; Max. torque 105 Nm (the 97 Nm) by 2500 obr./min; single point injection.
Chassis: front drive, 5-speed gearbox; zaw. front no., Kol. McPherson, torsionally flexible rear axle.
► Faults
• delicate suspension: often wearing crossover pins, stabilizer mounting
• low durability of brake discs
• easy to bend wheel rims
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 432
front fender 468
complete clutch 1552
brake pads (front) 336
windshield of the front door 370
timing drive 437
Ford Ka 1.3, 1997 r.
► Summary
The smallest Ford model is a typical city car, willingly bought by ladies. It is easy to drive and manoeuvre, even in dense traffic. The interior is not only stylistically original, but also functional and well finished. Resale – Difficult, rather only to women.
Functional interior Obsolete, weak engine Small trunk capacity