1981 Tatra T613 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Tatra T613 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T613 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
