2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2004 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (210 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 825 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 2004 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2004 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2004 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2004 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ikon | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |