1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
Because 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 1970 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Zephyr | Indica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
