1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 630 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Scorpio | Nano |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1652 mm |
