1984 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 4 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1980 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Capri | T613 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 1010 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |