2006 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 276 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 Focus (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Focus | Indigo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |