2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 266 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 Opel Astra (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ikon | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |
