1964 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (89 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Fiesta (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Wartburg | Ford |
| Model | 311 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
