1987 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fiesta | Indica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
