1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | F355 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
