1979 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Escort | T603 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
