2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2005 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ikon | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
