1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Falcon | T603 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |