2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2006 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indigo weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fiesta | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
