1990 Tatra T613 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Tatra T613. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1990 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Tatra T613 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T613 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2920 mm |
