2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP) has 272 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1536 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1043 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 48 L |
