1958 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Tatra T603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Consul | T603 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |