2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 122 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fiesta | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
