1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 431 kg more than 2010 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Corsair | Nano |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
