2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 698 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Falcon | Nano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
