2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Meriva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Meriva (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva.
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, 2005 Vauxhall Meriva (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2005 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ikon | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
