2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1339 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.
Because 2010 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Freestar | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Freestar | Nano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 37 L |