1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1998 Tata Indica

To start off, 1998 Tata Indica is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Tata Indica. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 261 kg more than 1998 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Indica, 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Indica.

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