1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. 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 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Mustang | T603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
