1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 55 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ka (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ka weights approximately 95 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, 2010 Ford Ka (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Wartburg | Ford |
Model | 312 | Ka |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |