1998 Ford Laser vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Laser (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Laser | Indica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
