1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 308 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
