1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | 12 M | Nano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2230 mm |
