2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 416 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.
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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2007 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Ikon | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 62 L |