2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ikon and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane.
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, 2006 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 2006 Renault Megane 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. 2006 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ikon | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
