2008 Ford Ikon vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ikon weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2210 mm |