1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Cortina | 312 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 43 L |
