2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 580 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2009 Tata Indica | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Taurus | Indica |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |