2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 770 kg more than 1963 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Five Hundred | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
