1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac 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) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 222 kg more than 1965 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Zodiac | 311 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
