2011 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 479 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.
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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indica | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Indica | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 59 L |
