2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Escape | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 42 L |