2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1539 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | F-150 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
