1969 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 171 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.

Because 1969 Ford Capri 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 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ford Capri 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Ford Tata
Model Capri Indigo
Year Released 1969 2008
Engine Size 1499 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 0 HP
Torque 126 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.9 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2460 mm


 

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