2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 974 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mustang | Nano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 48 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |