2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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, 2008 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ikon | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ikon | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |