1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1974 Tatra T613

To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Tatra T613 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Tatra T613. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.

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