2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fiesta | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
