1974 Tatra T603 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1974 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1974 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1974 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Tatra T603 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Tatra | Ford |
Model | T603 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |