1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1955 Ferrari D 50 and 1955 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | D 50 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
