2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ikon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
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, 1978 Toyota Tercel (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ikon | Tercel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |