1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 330 | T603 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |