2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Ford Ikon

To start off, 2007 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 431 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ikon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Lumina 2007 Ford Ikon
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Lumina Ikon
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1045 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 1050 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 48 L


 

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