1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1943 kg more than 1958 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 Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2017 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3505 mm |
