2004 Ford E-350 vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2004 Ford E-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | E-350 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
