2000 Ford Cougar vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 35 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 370 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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Cougar | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
