2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1716 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | E-350 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |
