2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S8 weights approximately 865 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.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2008 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | S8 | Ikon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1075 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |