2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 100 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 Kia Rio (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ikon | Rio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 14.3 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 | 1044 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
