1984 Ford Orion vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 234 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
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, 1984 Ford Orion (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Orion | Indigo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 42 L |