2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Ikon and 1986 Ford Meteor are equipped with a 1,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 2005 Ford Ikon (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ikon | Meteor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |