1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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 47 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1974 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Falcon | T613 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
