1954 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Nano (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Nano should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 135 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, 1954 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Popular | Nano |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |
