1958 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Indica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 37 L |
