1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
