1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Tatra T613 (167 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus. 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, 1984 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Taunus | T613 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
