2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ikon | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 44 L |
