1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
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1989 Ford Mustang | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Indigo |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |