2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1978 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Tatra T613.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | F-450 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2990 mm |
