1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 134 kg more than 1963 Tatra T603. 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 365 GT | T603 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
