The Ford Ka has earned a loyal following since it arrived here looking like nothing that Ford, or indeed any other motor manufacturer had ever produced. The cutting-edge design has stood the test of time and the Ford Ka remains a mobile fashion statement that appeals to those who dare to be different.
Studio versions of the Ford Ka come with a radio sound system, driver's airbag and split-folding rear seats. The Style model adds body coloured bumpersremote central locking and a CD sound system whilst the Style Climate adds air conditioning, heated front screen and power heated door mirrors. The Zetec Climate gains alloy wheels and a rear spoiler whilst the Ford Sportka has driver’s seat height adjustment and leather upholstery too. All models can be specified with metallic paint and all but one can have an electric sun roof at £500. It is also possible to specify the Style, Style Climate and Zetec Climate models with parking sensors.
The Ford Ka comes with anti-lock brakes, front seat belt pretensioners, driver’s air bag and the option of passenger and side air bags too. The 1.3-litre petrol engine has a CO2 rating of 147g/km in standard guise and 154g/km with air conditioning. Economy ranges from 43.5mpg to 45.6mpg. The 1.6i Ford Sportka model has a CO2 figure of 182g/km and average economy of 37.2mpg.
The 1.3-litre petrol engine Ford Ka develops 69bhp of power and 78lb/ft of torque with drive to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Acceleration to 60mph is accomplished in 14.8 seconds and the top speed is 92mph with economy of 45.6mpg or 43.5mpg in the case of the Climate models. The 1.6-litre Ford Sportka has a power rating of 94bhp and a torque figure of 100lb/ft, which endows the car with acceleration to 60mph in 11.1 seconds, a top speed of 112mph and average economy of 37.2mpg.
There are four 1.3-litre versions of the Ford Ka in Studio, Style, Style Climate and Zetec Climate trim and equipment levels. Prices are £7,645, £7,945, £8,545 and £9,145. Optional extras include metallic paint at £350, alloy wheels costing £250 on models on which they are not standard, an electric sunroof at £500 and parking sensors costing £250. The feisty 1.6i Ford Sportka model costs £10,545.