2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indigo. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 94 kg more than 2002 Tata Indigo. 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, 2002 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indigo. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
