2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1535 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 Expedition 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 Expedition. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2011 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Expedition | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 42 L |
