1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Prefect | Indigo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |