2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1716 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Five Hundred | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
