2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Primera (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 358 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 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ikon | Primera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1130 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |