2000 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford F-150 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | F-150 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
