2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | F-350 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2760 mm |
