2006 Tata Indigo vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo. 2000 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Contour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indigo | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Indigo | Contour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
