1959 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 1955 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Consul | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
