Is the Ford SportKA a Fast Ford ???
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During a discussion with a few mates the other night we all said what cars would we quite like to upgrade to next, a mate of mine said he wanted a SportKA due to the fact it is a Fast Ford and it will be a classic in a few years to come. I then chirped in saying IMO a Fast Ford is.......
Something which looks totally different to the model it is based on ( for example MK2 Focus RS is a world apart from the 2.0 Zetec.)
Tends to be tuned by Cosworth and in years to come like nearly all Fast Fords, will be collectable.
The SportKA meets none of these points IMO and i then said, you cant mention SportKA in the same breath as RS500 can you ? he said yes you can
So fellow PH'ers, what is your view, SportKA, Fast Ford or not ?
Something which looks totally different to the model it is based on ( for example MK2 Focus RS is a world apart from the 2.0 Zetec.)
Tends to be tuned by Cosworth and in years to come like nearly all Fast Fords, will be collectable.
The SportKA meets none of these points IMO and i then said, you cant mention SportKA in the same breath as RS500 can you ? he said yes you can
So fellow PH'ers, what is your view, SportKA, Fast Ford or not ?
I own a 1600cc streetka version at the moment which I bought off a hair dresser with the sole intention of selling for a profit.
It is not fast.
It is not well made.
It is a convertible.
It is a girls car.
It will sell when/if the sun comes out.
Edited. They are also very thirsty for what they are.
It is not fast.
It is not well made.
It is a convertible.
It is a girls car.
It will sell when/if the sun comes out.
Edited. They are also very thirsty for what they are.
Edited by smartphone hater on Saturday 16th June 10:10
My sister had one a few years ago, great drive and felt very planted.
Engine is utterly dire, very slow and terrible on fuel for the power.
With a 1700 from the Puma or a Zetec it could have been a great little car.
Shame really, and ex also had a Street Ka, much the same but even slower. Huge boot, with the right engine again could have been a great little convertable, a bit ghey though.
Engine is utterly dire, very slow and terrible on fuel for the power.
With a 1700 from the Puma or a Zetec it could have been a great little car.
Shame really, and ex also had a Street Ka, much the same but even slower. Huge boot, with the right engine again could have been a great little convertable, a bit ghey though.
I don't think the SportKA is a 'Fast Ford' but I would prefer to many that probably are in that club, XR3i etc
What would get entry to Fast Ford club though?
Not many Ford offerings are particularly 'Fast'. They are just a faster version of the standard. This isn't a criticism, I am not really of the view that fast=interesting or fun, just an objective view.
The Mk1 Focus RS I would say is definitely in the 'Fast Ford' bracket but, compared to other cars at similar price points, it wasn't that fast. I would still love to try one though.
How about Mondeo ST24 or 200? Again, not that fast but much better driving proposition that a MK3/4 Escort RS turbo.
What would get entry to Fast Ford club though?
Not many Ford offerings are particularly 'Fast'. They are just a faster version of the standard. This isn't a criticism, I am not really of the view that fast=interesting or fun, just an objective view.
The Mk1 Focus RS I would say is definitely in the 'Fast Ford' bracket but, compared to other cars at similar price points, it wasn't that fast. I would still love to try one though.
How about Mondeo ST24 or 200? Again, not that fast but much better driving proposition that a MK3/4 Escort RS turbo.
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