2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 44 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2007 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. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Five Hundred | 311 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |