1955 Tatra T603 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T603 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
