1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 52 kg more than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Because 1956 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Zodiac | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
