1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Vedette | Indica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
