1975 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 385 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Capri | Nano |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |