1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | 12 M | 312 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
