2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 2 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 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Because 2008 Lada Niva 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, 2008 Lada Niva 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 Ford Ikon (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Ikon | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
