1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 2011 Ford S-Max
To start off, 2011 Ford S-Max is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford S-Max (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford S-Max weights approximately 893 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Trabant P 70 | 2011 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Trabant | Ford |
| Model | P 70 | S-Max |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |
