2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ikon and 2006 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Ikon | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
