1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Mustang 2011 Tata Indigo
Make Ford Tata
Model Mustang Indigo
Year Released 1990 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2301 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2460 mm


 

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