2012 Tata Indica vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2006 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Indica | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
