2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 876 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 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Ikon | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 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 | 1951 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |