1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Nano (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Nano should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Prefect | Nano |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
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 | 31 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |