2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 46 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | F430 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 43 L |
