1963 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 282 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2008 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Consul | Nano |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 882 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |