2005 Ford GT vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 46 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 624 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | GT | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
