1982 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Tata Indica

To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 81 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ford Escort 2007 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Escort Indica
Year Released 1982 2007
Engine Size 1597 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 103 HP 74 HP
Torque 137 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 187 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 924 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 37 L


 

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