1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1956 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 232 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Zodiac | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
