2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ikon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |