2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 170 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 Ford Ikon (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ikon | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |