1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Tata Indica

To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica.

Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford Crown Victoria 2006 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Crown Victoria Indica
Year Released 1979 2006
Engine Size 4186 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors


 

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