1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsair | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
