1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Escort | 312 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
