1980 Tatra T613 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Tatra T613 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T613 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
