1970 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Capri | T603 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |