2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2255 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Excursion | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 43 L |
