2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 367 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 (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ikon | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
