1971 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Capri | T603 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
