2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
