2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2004 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 565 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Indigo. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2004 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2004 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Taurus 2004 Tata Indigo
Make Ford Tata
Model Taurus Indigo
Year Released 2003 2004
Engine Size 2967 cc 1404 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 155 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2410 mm


 

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