1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 420 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Taunus | Nano |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
