2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Ractis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Ractis would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2006 Toyota Ractis 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. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ikon | Ractis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |