1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Taunus | Nano |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 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 | 91 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 37 L |
