2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-250 and 2011 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2011 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford E-250 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 2011 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | E-250 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 37 L |
