1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (118 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
