1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 178 kg more than 2010 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Prefect | Nano |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
