2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ikon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia.
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 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2008 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Ikon | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1075 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2473 mm |