1969 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Capri | T603 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |