1984 Tatra T613 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Tatra T613. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1984 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Tatra T613 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T613 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
