2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 584 kg more than 2006 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ikon | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ikon | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 84 L |