2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 315 kg more than 1960 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mercury | Tatra |
| Model | Villager | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
