2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 39 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 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
