2006 Ford Ikon vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza

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 Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 1916 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.

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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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