1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 2008 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Cortina | Nano |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 37 L |