2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1407 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Expedition | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
