2010 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Tata Indigo | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Indigo | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |