1957 Ford Popular vs. 1974 Tatra T613

To start off, 1974 Tatra T613 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 1974 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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