1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | Mondial | T603 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
