2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 157 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Ranger | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2460 mm |
