2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 125 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 Skoda Fabia (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Ikon | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.8 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 | 1075 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |