1983 Ford Telstar vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Ford Telstar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Telstar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 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, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Telstar | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Telstar | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
