2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
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 Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fusion | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
