2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 737 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 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Ikon | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
