1970 Ford 17 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 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 475 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 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | 17 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 37 L |
