2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-150 and 2008 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | E-150 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |