1981 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Capri | T603 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |