1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 136 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Because 1990 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Sierra | Indigo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |