2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, both 2009 Ford Ranger 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.

Because 2009 Ford Ranger 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 2009 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica, 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Ranger 2009 Tata Indica
Make Ford Tata
Model Ranger Indica
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 37 L


 

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