2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2011 Ford E-250 and 2011 Tata Indigo 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 140 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. 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 Indigo, 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 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 Indigo. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo 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 Indigo
Make Ford Tata
Model E-250 Indigo
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 85 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5504 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 2154 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3505 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 125 L 42 L


 

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