1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 400 and 1979 Tatra T613 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 400 | T613 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |