1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1962 Tatra T603 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1956 Ford Vedette. 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, 1962 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Vedette | T603 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
