2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Mustang | T613 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |
