2006 Ford Ikon vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 587 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Ford Ikon (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ikon | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ikon | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |