1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 654 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Nano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2230 mm |