1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1976 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 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 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fiesta (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Fiesta | 312 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
