1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 1977 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Tatra T613 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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, 1977 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Maverick | T613 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |