2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 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 241 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 859 kg more than 2011 Tata Sumo. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | F-150 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5611 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2192 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1991 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 2425 mm |
