2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ikon and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 267 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.
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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |