2008 Tata Indigo vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1987 Ford Meteor 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. 1987 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Indigo | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Indigo | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
