1955 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 57 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1047 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T603 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3023 mm |
