2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon.
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 (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |