2006 Ford GT vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | GT | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
