2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 888 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 1965 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1965 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Tatra |
| Model | Mark LT | T603 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2760 mm |
