1986 Tatra T613 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 3 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 (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Tatra T613 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T613 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 528 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 | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
