2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 672 kg more than 1959 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 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Mondeo | 311 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |