2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano weights approximately 295 kg more than 1959 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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 599 GTB Fiorano | T603 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
