1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Tatra T603 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1963 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | 17M | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
