1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Mustang | T603 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |