1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 Tatra T603. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Crown Victoria | T603 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
