2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (134 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 1351 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
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 Brilliance BS4 (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Brilliance | Ford |
| Model | BS4 | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |
