1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 306 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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
