1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Meteor | Indigo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |