2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 123 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 Hyundai Elantra (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Ikon | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |