2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 518 kg more than 1956 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 Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Mondeo | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
