2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 516 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Ranger | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
