1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 410 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Sierra | Nano |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |