1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Tatra T613. 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 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 400 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2990 mm |
