1953 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Popular | 311 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
