1958 Ford 17 vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | 17 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
