1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2011 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Crown Victoria | Nano |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 37 L |