1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 940 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Explorer | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
