1958 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Consul | Indica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |
