2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 368 kg more than 2001 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Indica. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mondeo | Indica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
