2003 Ford Expedition vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1955 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Expedition | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
