2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ikon and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ikon | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1109 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |