2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 507 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Ranger | Nano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 37 L |