1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Nano (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Nano should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1948 Ford Anglia (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Anglia | Nano |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
