1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 250 GTO | T603 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
