1956 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1956 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, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 311 | Flex |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2995 mm |
