2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Arena (86 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 28 kg more than 2007 Proton Arena.
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, 2007 Proton Arena (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Proton Arena | |
Make | Ford | Proton |
Model | Ikon | Arena |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |