2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Tata Sumo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Sumo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Sumo. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Five Hundred | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
