1954 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Consul | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
