2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 757 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 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ikon | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ikon | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
