2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ikon weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 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 Ford Ikon (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Sirion | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
