1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1980 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Crown Victoria | T613 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |