2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ikon weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Ikon | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 970 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |