2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
