1955 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 55 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1955 Tatra T603. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T603 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |
