1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1986 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1986 Ford Telstar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Telstar weights approximately 724 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Ford Telstar (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. 1986 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1956 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1956 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1986 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | Telstar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2520 mm |