2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Safari would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2009 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford F-150 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | F-150 | Safari |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5611 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2192 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1991 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 2660 mm |