1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1978 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Fairlane | T613 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1692 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 |
