1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Tatra T613
To start off, 1973 Tatra T613 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T613 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Escort | T613 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 762 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |