2004 Ford GT vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | GT | T603 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
