1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 275 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, 1980 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Escort | Nano |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |