1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 158 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Vedette | 311 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
