2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 387 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
