Talk:Ford Ka
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[edit] Problems Section
I'm not happy with the problems section. Ford Ka is not particularly unreliable (more reliable than most small cars in fact) yet this section makes it seem so. I would prefer this to be removed or severely cut down. Kelestar 19:55, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
the KA has the lowest rate of warranty in all the Ford range and beats the pants of all similar competion in regards to things gone wrong.
[edit] TT Qu
The StreetKa is often dubbed as "the poor man's Audi TT" given its close resemblance to the Audi.
Not sure how much this makes sense, since the TT came out after the Ka... -- stewacide
The StreetKa appeared in 2003, some while after the TT so the comment is valid. --DavidChief 18:40, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
- Additionally, Ford made no secret of the fact that the Ka and StreetKa are designed for and marketed at women... thus surely it would be "the poor woman's Audi TT"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.59.43.240 (talk) 09:39, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] User 213.122.31.131
This user just changed the entire article. Doesn't look like a copyvio, but this text should be integrated, not overwritten!
Here it is: The Ford Ka was launched in the autumn of 1996 and based around the running gear of the larger Fiesta, alongside which it was built at Valencia in Spain. It was available with one engine, a 1.3 petrol which was also used in the Fiesta and Escort, and which had been in use for some 20 years before.
With its quirky styling inside and out, the Ka was marketed a distinctive alternative to the Fiat Cinquecento, Seat Arosa and Renault Twingo. Its elderly engine was a bit short on performance and refinement, but the Fiesta-sourced chassis gave excellent ride and handling.
The base Ka was available with power steering as an option (now standard), a driver's airbag (option now std), central locking and a sunroof. Better equipped variants could be had with antilock brakes, electric windows, air-conditioning and a CD player.
Early in 2002 Ford introduced the StreetKa, a two-seater open top sports car based on the Ka hatchback but using a more powerful 1.6 Zetec 16-valve engine. It was seen by Ford as a cheap and stylish alternative to an MGF or Mazda MX-5. The StreetKa's impressive engine also found its way into the SportKa hatchback.
The Ford Ka is now eight years old and Ford recently released photographs of a proposed replacement, but it is still one of the best budget cars on sale in Europe.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ka"
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It would be good if someone could write more and maybe add a picture for the sportka its not got much info at the moment.
[edit] Links
I removed some links, mainly because they offer little supplemental information and some seem to be just fancruft or message board type sites. --Tim 16:28, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] engine size
i just wondered what engine sizes the street ka comes in as you havent clearly discolsed this information can you get the car in 1.4 or does it start at a 1.6 thanksx
- In the UK, at least, they are/were only available with 1.6 engines. The article says Both of these came with a new 1.6 L 8-valve Duratec engine producing 95 hp, which implies that they are/were only available as a 1.6. To be honest, it would be better to check on the Ford website for information like that. Bob 20:48, 2 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Critisisms
I think that a critisisms section should be added, all the people I know who own Ford Ka's have had terrible problems with the bodywork (they rust very badly, and the metal is of inferior quality) the interior (The internal fixtures are dire, the cup holders are made out of carpet! the seats are badly made out of cheap, uncomfy material and the vehical does not have enough interior space to be used as a car!(In theory you CAN get 4 people and their luggage in a Ka, though I reckon that it would be cramped and highly dangerous!)) and the overall quality of construction-GeorgeFormby1—Preceding unsigned comment added by GeorgeFormby1 (talk • contribs)
[edit] Picture of the front of the car
219.95.168.219 08:55, 27 July 2007 (UTC) Don't you think perhaps someone should add a picture showing the car's front? After all, I think it looks...distinctive enough to warrant one here. 219.95.168.219 08:55, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Ford Ka in Australia
The Ford Ka replaced the Festiva in Australia before itself being replaced by the Ford Fietsa due to poor sales and poor reception from reviewers and customers, yet there is nothing in this article about its time on the Australian market. My knowledge of the Ka and its sales is minor so could someone with more knowledge update. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.6.93.252 (talk) 14:13, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
