1950 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Consul | 311 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
