2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1998 Tata Safari

To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 832 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford TS-50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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