1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 647 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Scorpio | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
