1962 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 311 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul.
Because 1962 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Consul | 311 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |