2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Tata Indica

To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.

Because 2003 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Mustang 2008 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Mustang Indica
Year Released 2003 2008
Engine Size 4599 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 0 HP
Torque 556 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 37 L