1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 312 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
