2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ikon weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2004 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ikon | City |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
