1990 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Taurus | Indica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
