1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 460 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Falcon | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
