1959 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1959 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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Tatra T603 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Tatra | Ford |
| Model | T603 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |
