1955 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1955 Ford Consul and 1955 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul. 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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Consul | T603 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |