1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Wartburg 311 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Prefect | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
