1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 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 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Sierra | T603 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |