1975 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,470 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T603 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1975 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, 1973 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1973 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Escort | T603 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |