2000 Ford F-150 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford F-150 (202 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1965 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, 2000 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | F-150 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
