2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Ikon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |