1957 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 873 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Escort | T613 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |