2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon.
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 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2007 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ikon | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
