2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 375 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.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon. 2007 Honda Accord 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. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1418 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |