1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1979 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 250 GT | T613 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
