2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 778 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fiesta | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2425 mm |
