2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 16 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2554 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.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Excursion | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 96 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |