2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Mahindra Bolero
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Mahindra Bolero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. (93 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Because 2007 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Bolero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Mahindra Bolero | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Ikon | Bolero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
