1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 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.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Maverick | Nano |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |