1998 Ford Libre vs. 2003 Tata Safari

To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Libre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Libre would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 742 kg more than 1998 Ford Libre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Libre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.

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