1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Fairlane | T603 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
