1968 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Escort | 312 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
