2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 480 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.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ikon | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Ikon | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
