1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Mustang | T603 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 158 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |