1955 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Consul | Indica |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
