2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Freestyle 2009 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Freestyle Indica
Year Released 2006 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 203 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 37 L


 

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