2008 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1710 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Tata Indigo | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Indigo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |