2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ikon and 2006 Toyota Ractis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 2006 Toyota Ractis 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 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ikon | Ractis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
