2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RSX weights approximately 54 kg more than 2006 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Acura RSX (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RSX | Ikon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |