1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Falcon | 311 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
