1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1970 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 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, 1970 Tatra T603 (170 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | GT 40 | T603 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |