2003 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Focus (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Focus weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Indica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
