1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Cortina | Nano |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |