1975 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 314 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Nano |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
