1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 250 GT | T603 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
