2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 40 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2250 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Excursion | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 43 L |
