2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Frontera (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Frontera weights approximately 751 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 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Frontera 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 Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ikon | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
