1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Tatra T603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang.
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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Mustang | T603 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |