1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Tatra T613
To start off, 1982 Tatra T613 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Tatra T613 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Zephyr | T613 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2990 mm |
