1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1958 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Scorpio | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
