1983 Ford Orion vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Ford Orion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1983 Ford Orion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Orion (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Orion | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Orion | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
