1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Festiva | 311 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
