1970 Ford Escort vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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 Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Escort | T600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |