2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 562 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ikon | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |