1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 58 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 574 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, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2911 mm |
