2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1968 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1968 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Marcos | Tatra |
| Model | TSO | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
