2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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, 2004 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Freestar | Indigo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |