2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 548 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Tata Indica | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mondeo | Indica |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |