1972 Ford Torino vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Torino | Indica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
