2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 395 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 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ikon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
