2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 609 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ikon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |