2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 545 kg more than 1957 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 Mondeo (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Mondeo | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
