2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 78 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.
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, 2008 Ford Ikon (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ikon | Rio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 132 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 | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
