1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1978 Tatra T613 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1978 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Zephyr | T613 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |