2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Sumo weights approximately 753 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Fiesta | Sumo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |