2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
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, 2005 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Bantam | Indigo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1146 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |