2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | E-150 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 43 L |
