2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Ikon | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
