1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T613 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1975 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Fairlane | T613 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |