1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 46 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 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 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Corsair | Nano |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |
