1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Tatra T600 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1951 Tatra T600 (118 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | GT 40 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
