2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend.
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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 2000 Honda Legend 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. 2000 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ikon | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
