1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 351 kg more than 1955 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 311 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
