2006 Ford Ikon vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ikon | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
