2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indica weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Bantam | Indica |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |