2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1994 Proton Saloon
To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Proton Saloon would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Ikon and 1994 Proton Saloon are equipped with a 1,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Proton Saloon (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ikon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Proton Saloon.
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, 1994 Proton Saloon (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Proton Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ikon | 1994 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Ikon | Saloon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
