1991 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1991 Ford Scorpio is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 295 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Scorpio | 311 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
