2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
