2005 Ford Ikon vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Indigo weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon.
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 Ikon (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ikon | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Ikon | Indigo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |