2009 Tata Indica vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indica and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 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 449 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 @ 2000 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. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Tata Indica | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Indica | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |