1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Thunderbird | 311 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
