1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 43 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 456M | T603 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |