1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Tatra T603

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 137 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.

Compare all specifications: