1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Anglia | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
